Site Engineer

JMI Builders; Cotabato City; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

JMI Builders is seeking a Site Engineer to oversee day-to-day technical and engineering execution of construction works, translating drawings into site actions and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a PRC license, 3–5 years of site experience, and strong command of AutoCAD, BIM tools, Primavera P6, and ERP systems. Willingness to relocate and work extended hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field and PRC licensure.
• 3–5 years of construction/site engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, roads, and site operations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and BIM/ERP tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned works are properly executed according to approved plans, specifications, schedule, and method statements.
• Ensure production targets are met on a daily/weekly basis.
• Ensure work meets drawings, specifications, quality, and inspection requirements.
• Resolve or escalate technical issues that affect progress.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Logistics for material availability.
• Monitor manpower deployment and subcontractor performance.
• Maintain daily reports, inspection records, measurements, and photos.
• Ensure safety requirements are followed.
• Ensure work areas are ready for turnover.

Skills

Willing to work extended hours

Willing to relocate

Outdoor and physically demanding work

Coordination and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Licensed Civil Engineer (PRC)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam/Revue

SketchUp

Revit

BIM platforms

ERP systems

Job description

About the role

The Site Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day technical and engineering execution of assigned construction works, ensuring that activities are completed according to the approved plans, specifications, schedule, quality standards, safety requirements, quantities, and project budget. The Site Engineer serves as the primary technical link between the Project Manager, consultants, subcontractors, foremen, suppliers, QA/QC personnel, Safety Officers, Quantity Surveyors, and workers at the project site. The position is accountable for translating approved drawings and specifications into actual site execution, monitoring work progress, resolving technical issues, coordinating resources, checking quantities and workmanship, maintaining site records, and escalating risks that may affect cost, quality, schedule, safety, or client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure assigned works are properly executed according to approved plans, specifications, schedule, and method statements
• Ensure assigned work activities achieve planned daily and weekly production targets
• Ensure construction work meets approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and inspection requirements
• Resolve or upscale technical issues that may affect construction progress
• Coordinate with Project Management, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Logistics to ensure required materials are available before scheduled activities
• Monitor manpower deployment and productivity against planned requirements
• Monitor subcontractor performance, quality, productivity, and compliance
• Maintain accurate daily reports, inspection records, measurements, photographs, and technical documentation
• Ensure assigned work activities are performed in accordance with project safety requirements
• Ensure assigned work areas are completed, inspected, corrected, and ready for turnover

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline applicable to the assigned project
• Licensed Civil Engineer (PRC)
• At least 3-5 years of construction/site engineering experience
• Sufficient technical knowledge of building construction, roads, and site operations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam/Revue, SketchUp, Revit, BIM platforms, and project management/ERP systems
• Knowledge of construction methods, structural works, concrete works, rebar/formwork, construction surveying, construction scheduling, material inspection, MEPF coordination, site measurement, progress monitoring, technical problem-solving, and subcontractor coordination
• Willing to work at project sites
• Willing to work extended hours when project requirements demand
• Willing to relocate or be assigned to different project locations
• Able to work in outdoor and physically demanding construction environments